ALTON advises subscribers to utilise NIN extension period
Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has officially given their response concerning the shift in the deadline for mobile phone users to link their SIM numbers with National Identification Numbers (NIN).
A statement by ALTON on the development, which was unedited said: “The Association has confirmed to its members that they have received formal confirmation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and that President Muhammadu Buhari has graciously approved the extension of the deadline for subscribers with NIN to link it to their SIM registration data from 19th January to 9th February 2021.”
The statement also said: “We want to thank the President for giving us more time to deliver on this all-important assignment of creating a credible national identity database for the country. We are also grateful to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ibrahim Ali Pantami, for his commitment to enabling digital economy.”
ALTON advised members of the public to ensure that they utilize the extension period judiciously, while urging all telecom subscribers who have a NIN to link it to their SIM Cards through available channels as soon as possible. Those yet to enroll are also advised to visit www.nimc.gov.ng for a list of enrolment centres close to them.
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